Senior Principal Scientist - Assay Development (m/w/d)
Core
Lead the development, optimization, verification, and validation of biological and molecular assays to enable differentiated application solutions and next-generation spatial biology workflows.
Role type
Senior Principal Scientist (Assay Development)
Builds
Biological assay technologies and spatial biology workflows for Leica Microsystems' R&D platform.
Domain
Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, spatial biology, multiomics.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
biological research, assay development, molecular biology, imaging-based technologies, immunoassays, nucleic acid detection, next-generation sequencing, single-cell workflows, spatial biology applications, technical leadership, scientific guidance
Preferred skills
spatial biology, multiomics, advanced imaging, next-generation disease models, modern microscopy platforms (confocal, widefield, light-sheet), scientific publications, intellectual property generation, technology transfer
Technologies
immunoassays, nucleic acid detection methods, next-generation sequencing, single-cell workflows, confocal imaging, widefield imaging, light-sheet imaging
Responsibilities
Lead development and validation of biological/molecular assays; Advance platform-critical assay technologies; Partner with R&D, Product Management, and Commercial teams; Establish and improve laboratory infrastructure and quality-compliant practices; Serve as scientific authority by mentoring colleagues and contributing to publications/patents
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with scientific leadership
